Kahuku moves into No. 2 spot in hoops poll
POSTED: Tuesday, January 20, 2009
They're as high as Christian Feagai can reach.
Feagai, Kahuku's 6-foot-8 center, is one part of a big red machine that has the Red Raiders on a roll. Though they were idle last week, Kahuku collected more votes and moved up to No. 2 in the Star-Bulletin Boys Basketball Top 10. 'Iolani jumped into the top spot.
The Red Raiders have yet to lose to a local team; their only loss was to California powerhouse Campbell Hall three weeks ago. Two of Kahuku's wins have been over defending state champion Punahou. Their three wins in Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East play have been by an average margin of 22 points—and two of those foes are ranked in the Top 10.
Don't expect the Red Raiders to ease up on the gas pedal anytime. Coach Hiram Akina has his antennae on guard for everyone in the East and West.
“;Be aware of Kalaheo. Chico (Furtado) can prepare his guys, and trust me, they will get better as the season goes on,”; said Akina, who spent the past two seasons guiding Mililani's program.
“;That Radford win (over Mililani) could give Radford a lift in the West. I think coach (Wayne) Keys prepared his guys well to get a big win over the bigger and more experienced Trojans.”;
The top six teams in the girls poll remained in the same spots.
Boys Basketball Top 10
The Top 10 high school boys basksetball teams as voted on by coaches and media from around the state. First-place votes in parentheses. Ten points for first-place votes, nine for second, eight for third, etc. Not including last night's results.
| Team, Record | Last game | next game | PTS. | PVS. |
| 1. 'Iolani (16), 13-3 | beat Kamehameha | at Damien | 195 | 2 |
| 2. Kahuku (2), 8-1 | none last week | at Moanalua | 173 | 3 |
| 3. Kamehameha (2), 10-3 | lost to Iolani | at Saint Louis | 167 | 1 |
| 4. Punahou, 8-5 | none last week | vs. Maryknoll | 144 | 4 |
| 5. Kalaheo, 9-4 | beat McKinley | vs. Kaiser | 93 | 7 |
| 6. Saint Louis, 6-3 | beat Mid-Pacific | vs. Kamehameha | 74 | 9 |
| 7. Kaimuki, 7-5 | beat Moanalua | at Farrington | 57 | 10 |
| 8. Moanalua, 9-6 | lost to Kaimuki | vs. Kahuku | 43 | 6 |
| 9. Mililani, 10-3 | lost to Radford | vs. Campbell | 42 | 5 |
| 10. Mid-Pacific, 8-6 | beat Damien | vs. Kamehameha | 35 | 8 |
» Also receiving votes: Radford 32, Waiakea 20, Campbell 11, Baldwin 4, Konawaena 4, Kamehameha-Hawaii 3, Farrington 1.
Girls Basketball Top 10
The Top 10 high school girls basketball teams as voted on by coaches and media from around the state. First-place votes in parentheses. Ten points for first-place votes, nine for second, eight for third, etc. Not including last night's results.
| Team, Record | Last game | next game | PTS. | PVS. |
| 1. Farrington (8), 11-4 | beat Moanalua | at Kalani | 130 | 1 |
| 2. Punahou (2), 7-3 | beat Sacred Hearts | at 'Iolani | 123 | 2 |
| 3. Konawaena (3), 16-2 | beat Hilo | vs. Honokaa | 120 | 3 |
| 4. Lahainaluna (1), 14-1 | beat King Kekaulike | vs. KS-Maui | 100 | 4 |
| 5. 'Iolani, 7-6 | beat Mid-Pacific | at Punahou | 81 | 5 |
| 6. Mid-Pacific, 12-3 | lost to 'Iolani | vs. Sacred Hearts | 67 | 6 |
| 7. Kamehameha, 6-6 | beat Sacred Hearts | at Mid-Pacific | 52 | 8 |
| 8. Kahuku, 12-2 | beat Kaiser | at Kaimuki | 27 | 10 |
| 9. Sacred Hearts, 9-6 | lost to Kamehameha | at Mid-Pacific | 19 | 9 |
| 10. Waiakea, 7-7 | lost to Keaau | at Kealakehe | 14 | 7 |
» Also receiving votes: Kaimuki 13, McKinley 5, Aiea 4, Honokaa 3, Kalani 3, Keaau 2, Maryknoll 2, Roosevelt 2, Campbell 1.
